May Our Hearts Yearn for Christ’s Return
The season of Advent, which is relatively short, often goes by so quickly because it is a very busy time.
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Inside This Issue | December 2022 January 2023
A Few Ways to Make an Impact at the End of the Year
We are given the opportunity to reflect on the blessings in our lives as we prepare for Jesus Christ.
Our Catholic Roots Had Been Firmly Established Long Before 1947
On Nov. 15, 1947, Peter’s successor, Pope Pius XII signed the papal bull establishing the Diocese of Austin.
Forgotten Statue Gets a Facelift in Frenstat
Parishioners at Holy Rosary Mission in Frenstat found a statue of Christ in a long-forgotten storage space.
Boar’s Head is a Community-Wide Effort at St. Albert the Great
Parishioners in Austin propel the church sanctuary back hundreds of years to a long-ago past.
Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is Good
I just want to take a minute to thank God for our many blessings here in Central Texas.
The Harvest is Abundant, but the Laborers Are Few
It is always timely to focus on answering God’s call.
The Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) Awards $30,000 in Grants to Catholic Schools
200 students submitted entries on the theme of “Joyful Disciples” for the 2022 CSA Scholarship Contest.
The Eucharist Changes Us
The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to restore devotion to the Real Presence of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Schools Form Joyful Disciples
Catholic schools in Austin adopt a distinctive theme to be a pillar for the community for that specific year.
La cosecha es abundante, pero los trabajadores son pocos
Siempre es oportuno enfocarnos en contestar al llamado de Dios.
Each Encounter Offers the Opportunity to Affirm Worth, Honor Dignity
It’s Christmas Eve. Aren’t most folks at home with their families?
Windows Into the Heart of a Parish Community
It could take decades for a church to be built. It may take generations to complete the original vision.